Wizkid turns a year older today, and while social media is flooded with tributes and throwbacks, we’re taking a different route. It’s time to rank every Wizkid album;the highs, the lows, and the game-changing moments that have defined his journey from Ojuelegba to the O2.
This isn’t just fan love. It’s a critical deep dive, praising what deserves praise, and calling out what could’ve been better. Because even legends have missteps, and that’s okay.
Note before you Proceed!
This list is based on:
– Artistic quality
– Cohesion and originality
– Cultural impact
– Replay value
– Growth and boldness
6. Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
Highlight Tracks: “Come Closer” ft. Drake, “Daddy Yo,” “African Bad Gyal”
Wizkid’s “Sounds from the Other Side” was his first major leap into the international market. It had ambition, dancehall, Caribbean-infused pop, and big-name collabs like Drake, Major Lazer, Chris Brown. But the album lacked soul.
Yes, it gave him global visibility. But it felt like Wizkid trying to fit into Western radio instead of bending them to his rhythm.
My thought: A strategic move but not a masterpiece. The most forgettable album in his discography.
5. More Love, Less Ego (2022)
Highlight Tracks: “Money & Love,” “2 Sugar,” “Frames (Who’s Gonna Know)”
The follow-up to Made in Lagos was always going to be tough. But “More Love, Less Ego” felt like a beautiful shell with no core. The production was elite, clean, vibe-heavy. But the writing lacked what Wizkid was more about compared to other Albums released by the music Icon.
It’s Wizkid at his smoothest, but also his most emotionally distant. The album didn’t push boundaries, nor did it feel like he had much to say. In many ways, it was a continuation of Made in Lagos, just less hungry.
My thought: Sonically pleasing, but too safe. For an artist of his calibre, we wanted more.
4. Ayo (2014)
Highlight Tracks: “Ojuelegba,” “Show You the Money,” “Jaiye Jaiye,” “In My Bed”
Ayo was a comeback and a stamp. Coming after Superstar, this project showed a Wizkid with more control, more polish, and bigger ambition. It had the hits, the hooks, the spiritual storytelling of “Ojuelegba.”
But it was also a bloated album, with too many tracks (19) and some clear fillers. A lot of it felt like a compilation of singles, not a cohesive project.
My thought: Imperfect but pivotal. An album that balanced fame and faith.
3. Superstar (2011)
Highlight Tracks: “Holla at Your Boy,” “Tease Me,” “Don’t Dull,” “Love My Baby”
This is where it all began — Wizkid’s breakout. He was young, hungry, cocky, and vibrating with potential. Superstar wasn’t just an album, it was an era that even the superstar we have today will never forget.
It changed Nigerian pop forever. The swagger. The slang. The sound. From “Pakurumo” to “Oluwa Lo Ni,” this was the soundtrack of a generation.
But let’s be honest; even as good as the album it isn’t his best project. The album hasn’t aged perfectly. Some tracks feel dated, and there’s a juvenile tone that’s natural for a debut.
My thought: A cultural classic. Not his best technically, but you can’t overstate its importance.
2. Made in Lagos (2020)
Highlight Tracks: “Essence,” “Ginger,” “Blessed,” “True Love,” “Reckless”
This is the album that redefined Wizkid for the world. Made in Lagos was sleek, patient, grown. It wasn’t chasing the charts — it was building a mood. And it worked. Globally.
Essence became the first truly global Afrobeats love song, and the album showed a matured artist comfortable in his skin.
Still, the album gets criticism for being too chill, not enough tempo variation, little experimentation. But that’s the point. Made in Lagos wasn’t made for the club. It was made for late nights and great moments.
My thought: A timeless piece of mood music. The moment the world took Afrobeats seriously and Wizkid led the charge.
1. Morayo (2024)
Highlight Tracks: “Morayo,” “Energy,” “Palm Trees,” “Sade,” “Better Days”
After years of smooth, laid-back vibes, Wizkid finally returns with clarity, heart, and hunger on Morayo; a title that feels personal, almost spiritual.
The project is named after Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Morayo Balogun, who passed away in 2023. Her death left an open wound in the heart of an artist who, until then, had rarely spoken so openly about grief, loss or legacy in his music.
This album is Wizkid at his most honest and intentional since Ojuelegba first release.
“Morayo” (the title track) is a reflective, emotionally stirring opener that sets the tone. He’s not just singing; he’s telling stories. About love, Lagos, loss, legacy. There’s an intimacy to the lyrics we haven’t heard from him in years.
Sonically, Morayo balances mellow Afrobeats with bolder experiments — it’s smoother than Superstar, deeper than More Love, Less Ego, and less commercially calculated than Sounds from the Other Side.
My thought: Morayo is Wizkid’s most complete and cohesive album. It merges growth with grit, melody with message. After all these years, he still finds new ways to surprise us.
Final Thoughts:
Wizkid has evolved in real-time, from a young Nigerian singer to a global legend. His discography shows the growth, the experiments, the setbacks, and the wins.
Whether you miss the energy of Don’t Dull or prefer the silkiness of Essence, one thing is clear:
Wizkid is not done yet.
Happy Birthday to the Biggest Bird!
What do you think about this list?
Drop your rankings in the comments if you think otherwise.
